1869 1ed Bizarre Characters Illustrated Transvestites Pig-Faced Women Freaks Wilson and Caulfield s Book of Wonderful Characters is a bizarre and strange book of men who have essentially differed from the rest of the human race some peculiar congenital defects or an eccentricity of character that inevitably impels them to overleap and trespass from the boundaries of the beaten highway of conventional life. (Osborne) This book describes some of the most strange characters that could be seen in 19th-century. And while it isn t known if all of the characters were actually real, most seem to be so. Characters such as transvestites, pig faced women, rock eaters, Indian prisoners, John Broughton, notorious boxer, and many, many more. Item number: #4367 Price: $399 WILSON, Henry; CAULFIELD, James The book of wonderful characters : Memoirs and anecdotes of remarkable and eccentric persons in all ages and countries London : Chatto and Windus, [1869]. First edition. Details: Collation complete with all 416 pages: o Illustrated with 59 full page engravings References: Osborne, Queer Wales; Language: English Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure Size: ~8in X 5in (20cm x 12.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 4367 Photos available upon request. Bookseller Inventory # ABE-1534601736346
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